XII Boar has been confirmed for London’s Desertfest, and given that new song "Chicken Hawk" sounds like a bar brawl between Motörhead and Corrosion Of Conformity, we reckon they’ll feel right at home there.

Don’t just take our word for it, though – Terrorizer Magazine is hosting a premiere of the new track, which can be heard below.

XII Boar's new album "Pitworthy" will be released on March 9th, 2015. The track listing is as follows:

UK metal n' roll titans XII Boar return with brand new single "Truck Stop Baby," which now has a corresponding video clip. Check it out below, and the band comments:

"This greasy southern fried masterpiece will be sure to get your collective booties shakin'! So what you waiting for? - Click play and get down and dirty!"

The single will available on limited edition 7" purple vinyl packaged with an audio CD and an exclusive shaped vinyl decal sticker. The release also features a one-off, down tempo, mellowed out reworking of "Train Wreck" on the B-Side.

The single will available on limited edition 7" purple vinyl packaged with an audio CD and an exclusive shaped vinyl decal sticker. The release also features a one-off, down tempo, mellowed out reworking of "Train Wreck" on the B-Side.

The organizers of the Bloodstock festival have checked in with the following announcement about confirming more bands for this year's edition:

"Here at Bloodstock HQ we are excited to announce a whole batch of new additions for all three stages. There’s only seven weeks left to the most metal weekend of the year!! Have you got your tickets yet?!

"Opening Friday’s main stage, and fresh off the back of the release of ‘IV’, their first album in ten years, are British post metallers, Earthzone 9. The band are stoked to find their way to Catton Park’s hallowed ground, commenting 'Earthtone 9 have never played Bloodstock, so we could not be more excited! It's one of our only gigs this year, so we are truly going to make the most of it. There may well be some drinking!' You can pick up a free download of their single, ‘Horizon’s End’ at this location.

"On Sunday’s Sophie Lancaster stage, Sacred Mother Tongue get added. Having received huge plaudits for their second album, ‘Out of the Darkness’, and live shows, the Northampton based band are building quite the name for themselves. Check out the video for ‘A Light Will Shine’, here. More...

There’s yet more thrash for Bloodstock with Northern Irish upstarts Gama Bomb landing an opening slot on the Ronnie James Dio mainstage. The band is looking forward to churning up the Catton Park turf, commenting:

“Bloodstock: it’s just like Woodstock, but for heavy metal types, and replacing the love and peace with chips and Carling! And Slayer! Our UK fans have been asking for this for years, and now the dream is real. So pack your tent, back up your arse with bananas and send the word – The G-Bomb are comin’ to Bloodstock!"

The band’s fourth album, "The Terror Tapes," will be released next Monday 22nd April on AFM Records. Check out the new video for "Terrorscope" right here.

British heavy metal standard bearers Beholder also step in to an early mainstage slot on Saturday. Frontman Simon Hall says “For Beholder to actually be asked to do this, without me dropping to my knees and pleading like a bitch is a true acknowledgment of where the band is right now. To be on the best Bloodstock line-up ever is something we’re not going to approach lightly, and on Saturday 10th August, let’s show the rest of the world how true British Metal fans rule all!!”

XII Boar has posted a new video clip online for the song "Slamhound," which is taken off the newly release "Split Tongue, Cloven Hoof" EP. Check out the video below, and the band also commented:

"Mornin' all, get your eyes and ears around this. Our brand new music video for Slamhound! Get some! Chicks, tattoos and rock n' roll, what more do you want?!

"Special thanks to the Boar Whores Chelsey, for your amazing tattooing skills and Noffie for being an awesome human canvas. Thanks goes out to Artistic Daz for the additional footage from Rage Fest. Big Love!

XII Boar has now posted the entire "Split Tongue, Cloven Hoof" EP online for free streaming and download. You can check out the release through the player below, and the band commented: "Our new EP is out now and available to download FOR FREE! Check it out if you like crushingly sludgey riffs with a rock and roll swagger."

XII Boar has posted a new song online titled "Smokin' Bones," which can be heard below. The band commented on the track:

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! Come wrap your ears around this, the first track off our new EP 'Split Tongue, Cloven Hoof.'

"We're giving you lucky people and taster of what to expect from our new release, which will be available to download for FREE this Saturday 28th Jan. Share this and spread the word, the boys are back in town!"

U.K. act XII Boar has issued the following announcement about releasing a new EP:

"So we've got a little treat you lot... OUR NEW EP IS GOING TO BE RELEASED NEXT WEEK! If you think that's too long to wait then we'll be giving you the chance to hear it before anyone else does if you come down to one of our gigs this weekend.

"We're giving away special advance copies of our new EP absolutely FREE at the shows! There's only a limited number, so these are bound to shift fast.

XII Boar has posted a video clip online for the song "Train Wreck," which was filmed during a rehearsal session. You can view the video below.

The band also commented on its history and sound: "XII Boar was formed in late February 2010 by three friends who wanted to play some kick ass rock n' roll influenced by bands like Crowbar, Down, Black Sabbath, Clutch, Motorhead and High on Fire. They wanted to combine crushing riffs, with killer guitar solos and groove laden melodies. Released in January 2011, 'XII' is an immense slab of what XII Boar likes to call stoner metal."